Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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